Administration
Administration
David O'Rourke, Ph.D.
District Superintendent / Chief Executive Officer
Bryna Moritz
Deputy Superintendent
John Griesmer, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Karen Drummond
Executive Director of Business & Financial Services
Brian Liebenow, Esq.
Executive Director of Labor Relations & General Counsel
Laurie LiPuma, Ed.D.
Executive Director of Human Resources
District Superintendent’s Services
The District Superintendent of Schools is a salaried public officer of the State of New York, serving both the State Education Department and the Board of Cooperative Educational Services. As a regional representative of the Commissioner of Education, the District Superintendent is responsible for providing leadership within the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Supervisory District. In this capacity, the District Superintendent is often called upon to interpret and assist in the implementation of New York State Education Law and the rules and regulations of the Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Education. The Commissioner may, from time to time, designate the District Superintendent to represent him on special assignment in the school districts within the supervisory area.
Under Education Law, the District Superintendent is also responsible for functioning as the executive officer of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services which serves the school districts in the supervisory district. In this capacity, the District Superintendent plans, administers, and supervises area-wide educational and related managerial support services, which are provided at the request of the component districts.
Liaison With the State Education Department
The District Superintendent facilitates communication between districts and the State Education Department. In this capacity, he interprets and clarifies the Commissioner’s regulations, Regents’ rules, and statewide initiatives. He serves as the field representative for the Commissioner of Education and assists component districts with certification, building plans, and implementation of State mandates.
Consultant
The District Superintendent is available to consult with school districts on a variety of educational issues including:
- School Boundaries
- Management and Planning
- Reorganization and Merger
- Career and Technical Education
- Facilitation of Shared Services
- Development of Local Programs for Students with Disabilities
In providing consultant services, the District Superintendent is able to call upon the resources of the State Education Department and BOCES professional staff.
